Michael Cohen's Testimony: Media Contorts to Bolster Credibility of Trump's Former Lawyer

Despite a history of discredited claims and criminal convictions, Michael Cohen's testimony against Trump has been met with uncritical acceptance by the mainstream media, raising questions about their true intentions.

Michael Cohen, the infamous former lawyer for Donald Trump, took the stand in the landmark New York v. Trump case, receiving a surprisingly positive reception from the typically Trump-hostile mainstream media. This has sparked concerns about the media's willingness to overlook Cohen's credibility issues in their eagerness to attack the former president.

Cohen, who has pleaded guilty to multiple felonies, including campaign finance violations and lying to Congress, admitted to secretly recording Trump, bullying people on his behalf, and covering up an alleged affair with Stormy Daniels. Despite these admissions, news outlets and pundits have downplayed his credibility issues.

MSNBC legal analyst Danny Cevallos dismissed the "misconception" that direct evidence is more powerful than circumstantial evidence, while CNN aired footage of Cohen praising Trump in 2016, suggesting that his change of heart was genuine.

However, CNN's own senior legal analyst, Elie Honig, questioned whether the jury would accept Cohen's narrative that he had "made a clean break" from Trump and was now a "truthteller."

Cohen's testimony has been a major focus of the media, with outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post running multiple articles on his revelations. However, these articles have largely ignored Cohen's past legal troubles and questionable motives.

The media's uncritical acceptance of Cohen's testimony raises questions about their objectivity. Critics argue that the media is so eager to damage Trump that they are willing to overlook the credibility issues of his former associates.

Cohen's testimony is expected to continue with cross-examination from Trump's lawyers, who are likely to challenge his credibility and motives. It remains to be seen whether the jury will be convinced by Cohen's claims or whether they will see him as an unreliable witness with a history of lying and manipulation.

The media's portrayal of Cohen's testimony is a reminder of the challenges facing journalism in the era of hyper-partisanship. In their eagerness to advance their political agendas, some news outlets are willing to compromise their credibility and objectivity, potentially undermining public trust in the media.